Tales of Berseria™
Last updated: 2026-02-01
- Dark and unique story
- Rich content and customization options
- Engaging characters and interactions
- Repetitive gameplay elements and mechanics
- Poor story pacing and execution
- Dungeon design issues and flaws
Emotions
Frustration21%Disappointment14%Joy11%Enjoyment9%Satisfaction6%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 45%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 54%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 70%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 30%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 832
- Negative points
- 637
- Gameplay points
- 589
- Perf. points
- 59
- Rec. points
- 96
- Misc points
- 2
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Dark and unique story
| The narrative is praised for its dark tone, unique perspective, and emotionally impactful storytelling. Players find the story compelling and different from typical saving-the-world narratives, with morally complex characters and a mature theme. | 60% |
Rich content and customization
| The game offers a vast amount of content, including a large world to explore, numerous side activities, and extensive customization options for characters and equipment. Players appreciate the variety of activities and the depth of customization available. | 57% |
Engaging characters and interactions
| The game features a diverse and well-developed cast of characters with engaging interactions and relationships. Players enjoy the character dynamics, dialogues, and the emotional depth of the characters. | 55% |
Positive overall experience
| Players generally have a positive experience with the game, finding it enjoyable and worth the time investment. The combination of story, characters, combat, and presentation elements makes it a highly recommended title. | 37% |
Fast and fluid combat
| The combat system is noted for being fast-paced, fluid, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the dynamic and satisfying combat mechanics, which are easy to learn but offer depth and tactical elements. | 35% |
High-quality presentation
| The game is praised for its high-quality presentation, including beautiful graphics, stunning art direction, and an excellent soundtrack. The visuals and music contribute significantly to the overall enjoyable experience. | 34% |
Velvet Crowe's character
| Velvet Crowe is highlighted as a standout character, praised for her complexity, development, and unique perspective as an anti-hero. Players find her character arc compelling and well-written. | 8% |
Engaging dialogue and cutscenes
| The game features engaging dialogue and well-done cutscenes, often in a 2D animated style. Players appreciate the quality of the dialogue and the presentation of the story through these cutscenes. | 8% |
Improved mechanics and camera
| The game introduces new mechanics and an improved camera system, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate these improvements, which contribute to a smoother and more enjoyable game. | 6% |
Comparison to other Tales games
| Players often compare this game to other titles in the Tales series, noting improvements in story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. It is frequently regarded as one of the best entries in the series. | 5% |
Replayability and multiple playstyles
| The game offers replayability with multiple playstyles and characters, making it worth playing through multiple times. Players enjoy the variety and depth provided by different playstyles and character options. | 4% |
Magilou's character
| Magilou is highlighted as a memorable and well-liked character, known for her comic relief and emotional depth. Players appreciate her unique personality and contributions to the story. | 4% |
Velvet's combat prowess
| Velvet is noted for feeling powerful and enjoyable in combat, with players appreciating her unique fighting style and the visceral intensity of her attacks. | 4% |